State governments cannot ban 'Padmavat'-Supreme Court

Supreme court of India has cleared the release of the film Padmavat stating state governments cannot issue prohibition notifications. Inspite of which Gujarat is one of the six states banning the release of film Padmavat citing concerns about law and order.

Shri Rajput Karni Sena members during a protest against the release of upcoming Bollywood movie 'Padmavat' in Mumbai,12 Jan 2018. Source: EPA